Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Job Number: J0424-1313
Position Title: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician/Apprentice
Appointment Status: Full-Time Permanent
Employee Group: CUPE 569
Job Category: Skilled Trades
Compensation:$41.36/Hour

Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of North America's oldest cities, we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our city staff, which is more than 1200 strong, and provides a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. John’s is presently accepting applications for the Full Time Permanent position of Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Full Time Temporary position of Heavy Duty Equipment Apprentice, Fleet Services Division, Department of Public Works.

Interviews will be ongoing during the posting period as positions are available immediately.

Accountabilities

The incumbent will be required to perform all mechanical duties required concerning the repair of heavy trucks/light duty trucks and equipment power systems such as engines, transmissions, final drives, steering, brakes, and rears, including diagnosing hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems with diagnostic equipment and schematics.

Description disclaimer

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School.
• Must possess an Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate in the field of Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Truck and Transport Mechanic and must be in good standing and registered with the Department of Advanced Education and Skills, Province of Newfoundland.
Consideration will also be given to applicants who are registered as an Apprentice in the above-noted trades. Preference will be given to applicants in the fourth year of the Apprenticeship Program; however, applicants at earlier levels may also be considered.

•A foreign diploma or certificate equal to the applicable Canadian credential will also be considered with the following documentation (to be submitted with the application):

- An educational credential assessment (ECA) report from a recognized organization to show your credential is valid and equal to a Canadian credential. If you already have an ECA report, it must be less than 5 years old.
- Language testing – Must have taken the approved language testing for Atlantic Immigration Program which is less than 2 years old and meets the level the program requires.
- Valid work permit or other authorization to legally work in Canada.

• Must possess at least five (5) years of experience involved with the repair of automobiles and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work safely and effectively around equipment, plus be able to detect safety hazards around the immediate work area, particularly where fellow workers are involved. The safe handling, use, and care of portable and stationary tools are also a requirement.
• Ability to work independently to carry out verbal and written instructions accurately and quickly and to deal with people in a tactful, diplomatic manner.
• Must have own tools and toolbox. Tools must include a selection capable of a Journeyperson or Apprentice to perform any type of required function.
• Must be physically fit to perform the above duties.
• Must possess a valid Driver's Licence.